Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) 1UZ-FE with W58 Supra 5 speed manual all certed. Looks pretty tidy too. tm_link Edited March 10, 2009 by Simon* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 It does look tidy. Seeing as I know absolutely nothing about lexus v8's can someone explain what this swap would bring to the party over and above a decent 535is for example ? I assume it would be faster otherwise it wouldnt be done, but is it a great deal faster or more torque or what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) The motors are strong and torquey, and they dont weigh as much as a BMW M60/M62. Cost less to buy and dont require as much electrical work when doing the conversion. Edited March 10, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Agree with Glenn. Also fuel economy. Almost everything is better with a Lexus V8 - purity be damned. Edited March 10, 2009 by CamB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 That looks hot! I like. Gives me an idea for a conversion.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 IMO the 1UZ is one of the greatest engines ever developed. Very popular choice for a V8 swap. And those W57/8's are damn near bulletproof. Its a perfectly mated setup. 1UZ + W57/8. Tried and tested. And now graces a 5er. iLike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Unfortunately the gear box cost twice the engine. This car is a relative bargain depending on how you look at it.. does make me wonder why you wouldn’t just adapt a 5-speed to a BMW V8. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Crap. I would have bought that a month ago. Dead cert. ah well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 very very cool......... now I just need to convince the wife that we NEED it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Oh my apologies I forgot to post link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 very very cool......... now I just need to convince the wife that we NEED it LOL - EXACTLY the same thought process I've been having. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 X3. Would buy it and throw that nice red leather Brent had up for sale in her!! Awesomeness. How hard would this be to do to a E39. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 X3. Would buy it and throw that nice red leather Brent had up for sale in her!! Awesomeness. How hard would this be to do to a E39. Alot harder and very, very expensive because of the body electrics. E34 not a problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 +1 on the red leather , my thoughts too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 wow, I like it! half the price of an M5 too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 the ol M30 is rated at 155 kw by BMW.I would hope trhe lexus is 200 or so. i thiugh the nz new 535 would all have been electric leather sports s eats,i see he says they have been recovered.It SHOULD also have lsd.Would be a nice swap.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Depending on year see below: The 4.0 L (3,968 cc/242.1 cu in) all-alloy 1UZ-FE debuted in 1989 with 10:1 compression, power output is 191 kW (256 hp), torque of 353 N·m (260 ft·lbf). The engine was slightly revised in 1995 with lighter connecting rods and pistons and an increased compression ratio to 10.4:1 resulting in peak power of 195 kW (261 hp) and torque of 363 N·m (268 lb·ft). In 1997, Toyota's VVT-i variable valve timing technology was introduced along with a further CR increase to 10.5:1 bumping power and torque to 216 kW (290 hp) and 407 N·m (300 ft·lbf). In the GS400 application, output was rated at 300hp and 310 ft-lb of torque. The 1UZ-FE was voted to the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1998 through 2000. From Wiki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Sp roughly speaking this would sit between a 535is and a 540is for power and torque ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 not sure about torque but the M60 is 210 kw claimed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 i like.cheaper then turbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 not sure about torque but the M60 is 210 kw claimed400Nm for 4L v8 m60 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) How hard would this be to do to a E39.Buy a 540i??? I quite like this car! Sell the wagon and get it? OR Lexus V8 in the wagon? Edited March 10, 2009 by SIR E30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 V8 the wags.. I might have "inherited" a well kitted E39 with a stuffed 2.8.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 2.8 huh? DOOO IT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 I love it as you would supect I dont need to bring out my dyno sheet to prove how good these can be do i? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
